Black-bellied Pangolin vs Panther Chameleon

Phataginus tetradactyla compared with Furcifer pardalis

Key Differences

• Black-bellied Pangolin is Vulnerable while Panther Chameleon is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Black-bellied Pangolin	Panther Chameleon
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Reptilia (Reptiles)
Order	Pholidota (Pholidota)	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)
Family	Manidae	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
Genus	Phataginus	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)
Species	Phataginus tetradactyla	Furcifer pardalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Black-bellied Pangolin and Panther Chameleon share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Black-bellied Pangolin

VU — Vulnerable

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Black-bellied Pangolin	Panther Chameleon
Diet	—	Carnivore
Average Lifespan	—	5 years
Average Length	—	45 cm
Average Weight	—	180 g

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black-bellied Pangolin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Panther Chameleon

Habitat

Typically found in diverse ecosystems where prey species are available.

Range

Found in Madagascar.

Black-bellied Pangolin

The Black-bellied Pangolin (Phataginus tetradactyla) is a species in the genus Phataginus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Panther Chameleon

The panther chameleon is native to Madagascar and is one of the most colorful reptiles. Males display vivid colors.